Mike Tyson is on a health kick. And it could lead him back into the ring.
No, Iron Mike isn’t making a comeback at 53 years old. He is considering some exhibitions for charity, however.
“I’ve been hitting the mitts for the last week,” Tyson said on Instagram Live. “That’s been tough. My body is really jacked up and really sore from hitting the mitts. I’ve been working out, I’ve been trying to get in the ring.
“I think I’m going to box some exhibitions and get in shape. I want to go to the gym and get in shape to be able to box three- or four-round exhibitions for some charities and stuff.
“Some charity exhibitions, make some money, help some homeless and drug-affected motherf—–s like me.”
A video of Tyson shadow boxing with his dog makes it clear that he remains spry.
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Tyson said he’s feeling good.
“I do two hours on cardio,” he continued. “I do the bike and the treadmill for an hour, then I do some light weights, 300, 250 reps. Then I start my day with the boxing thing. I go in there and hit the mitts, 30 minutes, 25 minutes, start getting in better condition.”
“… I’m starting to put those combinations together. I’m in pain. I feel like three guys kicked the s— out of me.’